TMT: IT & Telecommunications

King & Wood Mallesons fields a highly respected practice that acts on the highest-profile telecommunications and technology transactions in Australia and the broader region. It is noted for handling telecommunications network infrastructure projects and the implementation of core IT systems for such clients as government departments, blue-chip corporates and Australia's largest telecoms and IT service providers, and it has significant experience advising Chinese telecoms companies on entry into the Australian market.

"I loved working with them. They were really great and really easy to work with. I could pick up the phone and call them at any time."

"They have a deep knowledge of the subject areas and are highly responsive. I am confident in King & Wood Mallesons' abilities."

"The team are very commercial and have the ability to apply prior knowledge of our business needs to bring nuanced solutions to negotiations."

King & Wood Mallesons advised Telstra Corporation on its corporate restructure which involved a ‘top-hatting’ and the listing of Telstra Group Limited on the ASX.

Renae Lattey is based in Melbourne and advises market-leading telecommunications industry players on a comprehensive range of transactional, broader commercial and regulatory matters, bringing to her work a particularly deep familiarity with issues in the domestic, regional and global telecoms market. She offers noted experience acting for both private and public sector clients in transactional and regulatory interactions between government bodies and telecoms service providers.

Cheng Lim has a noted track record in the representation of leading telecoms and technology providers in key transactional and regulatory mandates. Based in Melbourne, he is also a prominent adviser on data privacy and cybersecurity questions. "Cheng is a calm, authoritative voice. I would describe him as the pre-eminent cyber legal expert in the country. He is the person that people go to when they are under attack." "Cheng Lim is a high-quality lawyer in a high-quality practice. He's strongest in IT." "Cheng is a brilliant operator."

Patrick Gunning stands out for cutting-edge expertise in the technology space which he applies on behalf of public and private sector players, offering particular familiarity with data privacy and protection issues and with the health and gaming sectors. He is based in Sydney. "Patrick Gunning is incredible and the smartest person I know. He is amazing."

Rachael Lewis is based in Canberra and stands out both for her extensive experience in the handling of telecommunications sector transactional mandates and for her in-depth familiarity with the telecoms regulatory environment. "Rachael Lewis is very strong on telecommunications. I see her as a market-leading operator."

Michael Swinson is noted both as an experienced, Melbourne-based adviser on major IT procurement, outsourcing and other key transactions and as one whose grasp of the broader context within which these transactions take place adds significantly to the value of his counsel. "Michael is an exceptional practitioner in tune with current market trends and always ensures just the right level of advice. He is responsive, available and professional." "Michael Swinson is timely and helpful. He's provided advice on regulatory issues and policy as well as transaction advice. He's also very responsive and helpful." "Michael Swinson is very good."

Nicole Heller focuses principally on the management of strategic IT outsourcing and procurement arrangements, bringing to the table long experience of having acted for major banks, retailers and government departments in such transactions. Based in Sydney, she also advises on high-stakes M&A deals with complex IT and IP issues. "Nicole Heller is extremely commercial and provides high-calibre advice in general and on technology transactions." "Nicole Heller is a highly skilled lawyer with incredible attention to detail."